# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 13, 2021 - Meeting date: 2021-04-13 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/760/2021-04-13-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=856959&GUID=31D76FE9-E2F2-4BF8-A6E7-9E117632D8C1) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 210235: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 476 Lombard Street Project - Pages: 12 ### File 210236: Affirming the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 210236 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Melgar ### File 210237: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 210237 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-060 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Melgar ### File 210238: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 210238 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-061 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Melgar ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/760/2021-04-13-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/13/2021 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Walton requested File Nos. 210235, 210236, 210237, and 210238 be called together. 210235 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 476 Lombard Street Project] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on July 15, 2020, for the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0062, Lot No. 017A, for construction of a horizontal addition, a new elevator, and roof deck to an existing three-story, 3,192 square foot single family residence within the RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley of Brandt-Hawley Law Group, on behalf of Barbara and Arrigo Sturla) (Filed February 25, 2021) (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Peskin provided opening remarks regarding the proposed project and appeal. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Susan Brandt-Hawley and Katherine Petrin (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no speakers in spoke in support of the appeal. Justin Zucker and Hannah Lise Simonson (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department. Lisa Gibson, Charles Enchill and Claudine Asbagh (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Jack Shaw; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Susan Brandt-Hawley (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Walton closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 210236 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Melgar 210237 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-060 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Melgar City and County of San Francisco Page 297 Printed at 5:23 pm on 5/14/21 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/760/2021-04-13-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/13/2021 210238 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-061 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Melgar ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Warfield; suggested the need to hold a hearing on the accessibility of City services and information during the pandemic, and concerns on the poor quality of service being provided by the Public Library. Gilbert Crisswell; expressed the need to expend certain funds to expand Muni services in certain neighborhoods during the pandemic. John Holden; expressed the need to fill the appointments on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, Board of Directors. Barry Toronto; expressed support of providing free Muni and concerns regarding the safety of Muni employees. Francisco Da Costa; expressed the need to make public participation easily accessible and concerns regarding suffering during the pandemic. Daniel Landry; expressed the need to expand Muni services in certain neighborhoods and shared instances of racial profiling at certain businesses. City and County of San Francisco Page 298 Printed at 5:23 pm on 5/14/21